Minnesota · DNR survey data
Bass Lake
Bass Lake covers 311 acres in Otter Tail County, running to 36 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2021. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
BluegillJust a few17.9per trap net4"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 143 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 143 fish
2021Lengths measured · 673 fish
2014Lengths measured · 143 fish
2008CrappieFair numbers13.3per trap net9"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 121 fish
Recent surveysLengths measured · 121 fish
2014Lengths measured · 14 fish
2008Yellow perchGood numbers4.8per gill net8"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 30 fish
Recent surveysLengths measured · 30 fish
2014Lengths measured · 23 fish
2008Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 147 yearlings · 60 adults |
| 2023 | Walleye | 875 yearlings |
| 2021 | Walleye | 452 adults |
| 2019 | Walleye | 4,618 fingerlings · 20 adults |
| 2017 | Walleye | 300 yearlings · 406 adults |
Recent reports
Bass Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Bass Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Bass Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Norway Lake · 485 ac · 1.6 mi
- German Lake · 77 ac · 2.5 mi
- Wall Lake · 727 ac · 3.7 mi
- North Turtle Lake · 1,773 ac · 4.2 mi
- Anna Lake · 598 ac · 4.3 mi
- Pleasant Lake · 385 ac · 4.3 mi
- South Turtle Lake · 837 ac · 5 mi
- Fish Lake · 1,078 ac · 5 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Bass Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Bass Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Bass Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2021) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Bass Lake have a public access?
Yes. Bass Lake has one public access site: Bass Lake (trailer launch).
Is Bass Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was Bass Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Bass Lake in 2021, the most recent of 5 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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